Relational Learning With Horses is a coaching and mentorship-based equine experience for neurodivergent youth and adolescents.

This program is designed for individuals who benefit from relationally supportive environments that prioritize:

• Connection before compliance
• Regulation before performance
• Flexibility over pressure
• Safety through relationship
• Individualized support and meaningful participation

Participants engage in structured and semi-structured experiences with horses, peers, and supportive adults in ways that foster:

• Emotional regulation
• Confidence and self-trust
• Flexible thinking
• Communication and connection
• Nervous system safety
• Relational learning
• Community and belonging

No horse experience is necessary.

We welcome:

• Neurodivergent youth
• PDA profiles
• ADHD
• Anxiety-based support needs
• Sensory differences
• Communication differences
• Individuals who may struggle in traditional camp or group environments

We believe all individuals deserve access to meaningful relational experiences.

Some participants may benefit from additional individualized support in order to safely and successfully access the experience. When additional staffing or individualized support is needed beyond the standard group structure, additional fees may apply and will always be discussed collaboratively with families.

Unlike traditional riding lessons or behavior-based programs, the Happy Medium Method focuses on:

✨ Relationship over performance
✨ Regulation over compliance
✨ Connection over correction
✨ Emotional safety and nervous system support
✨ Collaborative and individualized participation
✨ Small groups with meaningful support

This is not therapy.

Relational Learning With Horses is a coaching, mentorship, and relational learning experience designed to support confidence, growth, connection, and self-understanding through interactions with horses, peers, and trusted adults.

• June 8
• June 10
• June 15
• June 17
• June 22
• June 24
• June 29
• July 1

Time

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Group Size

Maximum of 6 participants

Cost

$50 per session

Drop-In Option

Participants may register for individual sessions with at least 24-hour notice.

In order to support safety, relational fit, and meaningful participation for all individuals and animal partners, all families are required to complete:

1. Intake paperwork
2. A brief phone intake call prior to participation approval

The intake process helps us understand:

• Support needs
• Communication styles
• Regulation and sensory needs
• Safety considerations
• Whether additional supports may help the participant access the experience successfully